When I heard the name Teva, I conjured up images of cushy summer sandals and flip flops. Not necessarily the footwear I’d choose to tackle the trails here in the Wasatch; but, oh how our minds can betray us. After wearing the Arrowood Mid Waterproof Flash boots for many a mile, I’ll now associate Teva…
Category: Gear Reviews
Utah Outside’s 2017 Holiday Gift Guide
Once again it’s the holiday shopping season and you don’t know what gift to give the outdoorsy person in your life. Whether they be a skier, snowboarder, hiker, mountain biker, rock climber, or just a casual get outsider, there’s a perfect gift for everyone. In Utah Outside’s 2017 Holiday Gift Guide, hopefully you’ll find just…
Velocio ES Long Sleeve bike jersey review
It’s shoulder season in Utah – that time when ski season hasn’t started, but bike season is winding down. Cool weather makes for great bike rides, but pedaling in the mountains can be downright frigid on an autumn morning. How does one dress warm, but not so warm that you’re sweating too much in the…
Recover Apparel: help save the Earth and look good doing it
I never considered that plastic bottles might keep me warm, let alone be part of my camping attire. As it turns out, eight plastic bottles = the magic number used to create the hoodies in the Recover Apparel lineup. A sweatshirt made of plastic bits; that should be real comfortable I thought in my most sarcastic…
Mystery Ranch Scree backpack review
Open up my gear closet door, and you’ll be caught in an avalanche of backpacks. There are way too many different sizes and styles of packs for various outdoor uses. From backcountry skiing, to mountain biking, hiking, urban adventures, and climbing, you can spend thousands of dollars matching a pack for every activity. So why…
Adventure Medical Kits Mountain Series review
“I’m an idiot” was the first thought that crossed my mind when I busted out the Adventure Medical Kits Mountain Series “Backpacker” unit on a summer hike. Why be so hard on myself? It was painfully obvious from the first use that this was a thoroughly put-together kit for wilderness first aid, something that was…
Bripe coffee pipe review
Coffee is one of the few things I’m addicted to. I can’t navigate through a day without my morning cup-of-Joe. And even then, afternoons require a little pick-me-up. But too much coffee can be a bad thing. So when I saw the Bripe coffee pipe, I knew I had to have it. I’ve been sucking…
Icebug DTS3 RBG9X Trail Shoe review
All terrain stompers. That’s what I call these Icebug shoes. It’s a heck of a lot easier to say than DTS3 RBG9X GTX, which is their proper name. Whoa- that’s a lot of letters and numbers, and yes, they do all correlate to something particular when it comes to this Swiss Army shoe. From the…
Pelican Elite 20QT Cooler review
When it comes to keeping your beverages ice-cold, the Pelican brand might not be the first to pop into your mind. They make incredibly tough carrying cases for delicate tech gadgets, but they also make one hell of an ice chest. I’ve been using a Pelican Elite 20QT cooler for the better part of the…
JBL Charge 3 Bluetooth Speaker review
“I know what happened out here. You started your campfire, you drank your whiskey, and you cranked that music up until the battery died!” It was a correct assessment by the desert guide who was giving my SUV a needed jump. While his two clients clicked away photos of this high-stakes rescue mission, the guide…